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A buffet setup with various food items and serving utensils.

A bar area with wooden paneling, multiple hanging pendant lights, and a variety of bottles and alcohol displayed on shelves.

A multi-story building with a beige facade, a covered entrance, and a paved walkway leading to the entrance.

A building with a sign reading "The Smugglers Cove" and outdoor wooden picnic tables.

1. The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns

9 km from Brightlingsea Open Air Swimming Pool

Caroline

AED 218

AED 261 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A coastal beach scene with a clear walkway leading to the shore, a pier in the distance, and a few boats on the water.

A gazebo with a white frame and a glass dome structure with a wooden door.

A cozy living room with two patterned sofas, a coffee table, and a fireplace.

A spacious hotel lobby with a central seating area, a large window offering a view, and a green wall with a vertical garden.

2. Kingscliff Hotel

11.6 km from Brightlingsea Open Air Swimming Pool

Mark

AED 298

AED 357 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A restaurant with a bar area, round tables, and chairs.

A dining table with a white tablecloth, a green leather chair, and a tea set.

A bartender preparing drinks at a bar with a variety of bottles in the background.

A brick building with a central staircase, a covered outdoor seating area, and a tree-lined pathway.

3. GreyFriars

11.9 km from Brightlingsea Open Air Swimming Pool

Mark

AED 497

AED 596 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A modern building with a glass facade, outdoor seating area, and a large tree.

A large, red brick building with a symmetrical facade, a central entrance with steps, and a well-maintained lawn in front.

A restaurant with tables and chairs, hanging plants, and large windows.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a nightstand, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding door.

4. Wivenhoe House Hotel

9.1 km from Brightlingsea Open Air Swimming Pool

Natasha

AED 485

AED 582 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A dining area with wooden flooring, white walls, and a brick accent wall. There are two dining tables with chairs, each table has a white tablecloth and a small decorative item on the table.

A beach with a pier extending into the sea, a few people walking, and a clear sky.

A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a table, and a wardrobe.

A two-story building with a sign reading 'Aldea Guesthouse.'

5. Adelaide Guesthouse

9.4 km from Brightlingsea Open Air Swimming Pool

Steve

AED 335

AED 403 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A modern interior with wooden flooring, a bar area, and seating arrangements.

A hotel reception area with a check-in counter, a Premier Inn sign, and a seating area with a view of the lobby.

A compact hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a small kitchenette, a mirror, and a foldable ironing board.

6. Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre

12.5 km from Brightlingsea Open Air Swimming Pool

Patricia

AED 206

AED 247 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A hotel room with a brick fireplace, two beds, a desk with a chair, and a television mounted on the wall.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a built-in island, and a potted plant.

A bar area with a wooden counter, two bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

A reception desk with a wooden finish, a potted plant, a printer, and a bowl on the counter.

7. The North Hill Hotel, Colchester

12.5 km from Brightlingsea Open Air Swimming Pool

Johnny

AED 268

AED 332 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A room with exposed brick walls, a wooden door, a light-colored armchair, and a carpeted floor.

A two-story house with a tiled roof, a front door, and a garage.

A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a vase with flowers, and a brick wall.

A bedroom with a wooden wardrobe, a television on a small table, and a bed with a floral bedspread.

8. Woodview Bed & Breakfast

14.5 km from Brightlingsea Open Air Swimming Pool

Andy

AED 344

AED 412 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A balcony with a table and chairs overlooking a marina with boats.

A hallway with a table and lamp, a door, and a fire extinguisher.

A hallway with a carpeted floor, wooden doors, and framed pictures on the walls.

A wooden door with a sign indicating room number 5 at The Victory Inn.

9. The Victory at Mersea

8.7 km from Brightlingsea Open Air Swimming Pool

Roger

AED 347

AED 416 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A hanging light fixture with a clear glass enclosure and visible filament inside, set against a background of a window with a grid pattern and pink flowers.

A traditional room with exposed wooden beams, two single beds, a wooden chair, and a desk with a lamp.

A traditional Tudor-style building with black and white timber framing, a sign for 'Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel', and hanging flower baskets.

A traditional inn with exposed wooden beams, wooden furniture, and large windows with bars.

10. Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

11.5 km from Brightlingsea Open Air Swimming Pool

Michelle

AED 243

AED 291 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A restaurant with wooden interiors, a buffet counter, and dining tables with chairs.

A playground with a wooden climbing structure and a brick building in the background.

An indoor swimming pool with a hot tub, safety signs, and a sunlit area with lounge chairs.

A conference room with rows of white chairs with grey sashes, a white table with a floral centerpiece, and a backdrop of white drapes with string lights.

11. Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG

16.3 km from Brightlingsea Open Air Swimming Pool

Nicholas

AED 206

AED 247 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A courtyard with artificial grass, a table with chairs, and a wooden bench.

A restaurant with a nautical-themed mural, a chandelier, and a sign for 'Pier Hotel Restaurant'.

A wooden structure with signs for Pier Hotel Clacton, including breakfast service and room availability.

A room with a white cabinet, a table with a vase, two chairs, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

12. OYO Pier Hotel

9.8 km from Brightlingsea Open Air Swimming Pool

Natalia

AED 233

AED 299 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a window with curtains.

A hotel with a covered entrance, multiple parking spaces, and a clear sky.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large window.

A bar area with a wooden counter, multiple liquor bottles, and a clock on the wall.

13. Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG

15.6 km from Brightlingsea Open Air Swimming Pool

Dawn

AED 206

AED 247 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A hotel room with a large bed, a sliding door to a balcony, a small seating area, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

A balcony with a view of buildings, a table with chairs, and a glass door.

A parking area with 'Electric Vehicle Charging Only' signs and a 'Hand Stretch' sign.

A hotel facade with a sign for St. Nicholas Hotel, adjacent to a building with a 'Three Wise Monkeys' sign.

14. St Nicholas Hotel

12 km from Brightlingsea Open Air Swimming Pool

Ana Sofia

AED 276

AED 332 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A spacious lobby with a marble floor, a 'Grab & Go' kiosk, and a modern reception desk.

A gym with multiple treadmills and elliptical machines arranged in rows.

An indoor swimming pool with a high ceiling and wooden beams, surrounded by glass walls and a tiled floor.

A large, historic building with a prominent tower, surrounded by lush greenery and expansive fields.

15. Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester

17.6 km from Brightlingsea Open Air Swimming Pool

Harry

AED 288

AED 346 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A restaurant with a bar area, multiple dining tables, and chairs.

A parking lot with marked spaces, a modern building with multiple windows, and a clear sky.

A check-in counter with a computer, a monitor, and a self-service kiosk at Premier Inn.

16. Premier Inn Clacton-On-Sea - Seafront

9.4 km from Brightlingsea Open Air Swimming Pool

Maria

AED 198

AED 238 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

An aerial view of a property with a central building surrounded by manicured gardens, a small pond, and a tent-like structure.

A modern bar area with a high bar counter, seating with bar stools, and a menu board.

A swimming pool with clear water, a bench, and a changing room area.

A modern interior with a brick wall, a glass partition, and a seating area with a coffee table.

17. Lifehouse Spa & Hotel

11.4 km from Brightlingsea Open Air Swimming Pool

Katherine

AED 645

AED 774 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A bedroom with a bed, a dark upholstered chair, and a wall-mounted artwork.

A bar area with a large wheel decoration, various liquor bottles, and branded taps.

A pink building with a red roof, two windows, and a sign that reads "Rose & Crown Free House".

A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a white sink, and a toilet.

18. The Rose & Crown Free House

11.4 km from Brightlingsea Open Air Swimming Pool

Chris

AED 461

AED 553 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A modern living room with a black leather sofa, a glass coffee table, and black leather armchairs.

A boardwalk with shops and a pier, featuring a white building with multiple flags and a sign for 'Boardwalk'.

A two-story Langtry Hotel with a reception area, lounge bar, and a red carpet entrance.

A hotel room with a bed, a wardrobe, a television, and a window with curtains.

19. Langtry Hotel

9.7 km from Brightlingsea Open Air Swimming Pool

Tracy

AED 194

AED 233 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, red and white bedding, a mounted TV, and a painting on the wall.

A narrow stairway with striped carpet, a wooden door with a plaque, and a warning sign on the wall.

A room with a white wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a standing heater, and a metal rack with black straps.

A two-story house with a dark front door, a small porch, and a mailbox.

20. The Railway Sleeper Lodge

14 km from Brightlingsea Open Air Swimming Pool

Darrell

AED 231

AED 277 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Brightlingsea Open Air Swimming Pool

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns	8.8 Excellent 888 reviews	View
Kingscliff Hotel	8.6 Excellent 651 reviews	View
GreyFriars	9.4 Exceptional 713 reviews	View
Wivenhoe House Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 655 reviews	View
Adelaide Guesthouse	9.4 Exceptional 237 reviews	View

Top Brightlingsea Open Air Swimming Pool Hotel Reviews

Bromans Barn a beautiful cottage by the Sea and Cudmore Nature Reserve

10/10 Excellent

"Highly Recommended.Early October and we had a really nice chilled out weekend in a quiet cosy environment and our dogs loved the squirrel spotting, nearby beach and long walks.Well appointed and very comfortable and a friendly host.We only live just over an hour away, but we'll be back, the location and atmosphere is fantastic. Thanks for your hospitality."

3 bedroom holiday bungalow on the beach front, Point Clear Essex

10/10 Excellent

"Stayed here many times years back, was so happy to find this listing and be able to stay here again. Brought back so many memories, my little girl loved it! Will defo be booking again."

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Cudmore Grove Country Park

Explore the great outdoors at Cudmore Grove Country Park, a lovely green space in East Mersea.

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Wyvernwood

Bring your family to Wyvernwood and have a fun-filled day at this amusement park in Alresford.

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Enjoy an outing to The Wyvern Maze during your stay in Alresford.

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Why not spend a lazy afternoon at beach near Fishing lake during your trip to Colchester? While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the lively bars.

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Mersea Island Vineyard

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Mersea Island Vineyard during your travels to East Mersea.

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Jaywick Martello Tower

7.2/10 (23 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Clacton-on-Sea with a stop at Jaywick Martello Tower. Check out the spas and lively bars in this relaxing area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Brightlingsea Open Air Swimming Pool?

Brightlingsea Open Air Swimming Pool is located in a welcoming area of Brightlingsea known for its bar scene and array of dining options. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 12 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Brightlingsea Open Air Swimming Pool?

Holiday Home Sleeps 10 is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this vacation home offers an indoor pool and free parking. It's located just a short 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Brightlingsea Open Air Swimming Pool. Other good choices within a few miles include Mersea Island Holiday Park and Excellent Caravan 4 Birth Sleeps 6 Tranquil Site.

How many hotels are there near Brightlingsea Open Air Swimming Pool?

Expedia has 12 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Brightlingsea Open Air Swimming Pool.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Brightlingsea Open Air Swimming Pool, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals available near Brightlingsea Open Air Swimming Pool.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Brightlingsea Open Air Swimming Pool?

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What can I see and do near Brightlingsea Open Air Swimming Pool?

You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Beth Chatto Garden and Cudmore Grove Country Park. Create some family memories at Wyvernwood and The Wyvern Maze. If you want to see more of the surrounding area, you can plan a visit to Jaywick Martello Tower and Mersea Island Vineyard.

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Our top choices for Brightlingsea Open Air Swimming Pool hotels

1. The Aviator, formerly Smugglers Cove, Clacton On Sea by Marston's Inns

2. Kingscliff Hotel

3. GreyFriars

4. Wivenhoe House Hotel

5. Adelaide Guesthouse

6. Premier Inn Colchester Town Centre

7. The North Hill Hotel, Colchester

8. Woodview Bed & Breakfast

9. The Victory at Mersea

10. Best Western The Rose & Crown Hotel

11. Holiday Inn Colchester by IHG

12. OYO Pier Hotel

13. Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG

14. St Nicholas Hotel

15. Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester

16. Premier Inn Clacton-On-Sea - Seafront

17. Lifehouse Spa & Hotel

18. The Rose & Crown Free House

19. Langtry Hotel

20. The Railway Sleeper Lodge

Compare popular hotels close to Brightlingsea Open Air Swimming Pool

Top Brightlingsea Open Air Swimming Pool Hotel Reviews

Bromans Barn a beautiful cottage by the Sea and Cudmore Nature Reserve

3 bedroom holiday bungalow on the beach front, Point Clear Essex

Other attractions near Brightlingsea Open Air Swimming Pool

beach near Waterside Marina

beach near The Fleet

Cudmore Grove Country Park

Wyvernwood

The Wyvern Maze

beach near Fishing lake

Mersea Island Vineyard

Jaywick Martello Tower

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